- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Mills, TX
Valley Mills H S
Federal NCES profile for Valley Mills H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484376004977
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Mills H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Valley Mills · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Mills H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, TX.
School address
District: Valley Mills Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484376004977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Valley Mills H S held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 484376004977 · Valley Mills, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 9.8:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Mills El (326 students)
Valley Mills H S held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Mills H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Mills E
Valley Mills El
326 students
- This school
Valley Mills H S
206 students
- Valley Mills J
Valley Mills J H
137 students
What this shows Valley Mills H S reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Mills H S compares
Valley Mills H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Valley Mills H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Mills Isd reports $13,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Mills H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mills El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Mills H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Mills H S
How many students attend Valley Mills H S?
Valley Mills H S has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Mills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills H S is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Mills H S?
38.7% of students at Valley Mills H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Mills H S?
The largest demographic group at Valley Mills H S is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Valley Mills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Mills H S?
Valley Mills H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Mills H S rank among public schools in Valley Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Mills Isd?
Besides Valley Mills H S, Valley Mills Isd also operates Valley Mills El (326 students) and Valley Mills J H (137 students). See the Valley Mills Isd district page for the complete list.